DEVELOPING THE OPERATIONAL MODEL OF PARENT-SCHOOLS IN PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE CENTERS AT ALL LEVELS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONA IN HEALTH REGION 7

Abstract

This Quasi-Experimental Study aims to try out the new curriculum as part of the research and development process (Research and Development) presented in the 4th phase of developing the said operating model. The sample group for this research consists of 30 parents who received knowledge from the new parent-school curriculum, while the control group consists of 30 parents who did not attend the parent-school curriculum. The research equipment used includes questionnaires and knowledge tests. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistical methods, including frequency distribution, percentages, mean, and standard deviations. Independent t-test was used to compare the average knowledge levels.

The research findings reveal that both groups have similar general characteristics: gender, age, being the father/mother of the child, marital status. By knowledge in caring for and promoting early childhood health from a full score of 30 points, the study group had an average knowledge score of 25.10±2.75 points, higher than the control group, which had a score of 21.73±3.19 points, statistically significant.

Suggestions: Parent school activities should be organized to cover all service units. To enhance knowledge and understanding in caring for and promoting the health of women and early childhood. by adjusting the format to suit their context.